Police Blotters from Bluefield Va Report Theft and Incident Details
Police notes report a stolen CB radio from a Graham Manor vehicle at 12 14 p m Tuesday. An unidentified woman was found unconscious at 320 Frederick Street at 10 40 a m Tuesday. Norfolk Southern Agent K Young reports $3 000 worth of tools and welding equipment stolen from a NS truck at the Holiday Inn on Route 460 with entry through the back. no arrests. Jewell Y Vineyard reports a Monday hit and run at 7 49 p m near Flat Top National Bank involving a red Beretta. license number or driver description unavailable.
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Suspects found in Va slayings of four men
Authorities in Rice Virginia say they have identified two to three suspects and recovered bullets and empty gas cans connected to the Christmas Eve deaths of George Atkinson and three companions. The victims included Atkinson Sr. 47 and his son 24 along with Jeffrey Villalobos 31 and William Cutter 24. All were shot in the head and burned in the Atkinson home after a half hour blaze ignited by the fire crew.
Battery trial delayed in West Union over conflict claim
In Ritchie County a magistrate postponed a battery case between Patricia Deak and Irene Cunningham until after outgoing prosecutor Ira Haught leaves office. Frances Gaskins recused herself. a special magistrate will be appointed. Haught said the delay mattered little. David Hanlon will become prosecutor Friday.
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Smith trial ready to begin in Charleston
Jury deliberations started in the Logan man Dana December Smith's trial for the September 1991 killings of Pamela Castaneda and her mother Margaret McClain at their Leewood home. He faces two counts of felony murder and related charges including rape and theft of their car and electronics. Prosecutors seek felony murder convictions. life sentences are mandatory with potential parole after 10 years if convicted.
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Subscribers gain savings on Bluefield Daily Telegraph plan
Bluefield readers can lock in the old nine dollar monthly rate by prepaying up to two years. The new seven-day home delivery will cost nine dollars and seventy five cents monthly starting January 1. Carriers will keep full profits. pay by mail discounts available shortly. New and existing customers eligible. The Wall Street Journal notes its 1889 origin.
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Fire suspect angry at Matewan town
AP reporting Jerry Lee Barker 39 was arraigned on four arson counts after fires damaged Matewan's business district. He allegedly sought revenge for being barred from a Desert Rose bar, and authorities say he admitted starting some fires while denying intent to destroy the town. Barker faces additional charges and bond set at 200000.
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Sheriff suspects foul play in Summers County missing woman
HINTON AP A Summers County sheriff official says foul play is suspected in the two week disappearance of Nimitz woman Phylis Rogers age 50. She was last seen December 15 at her home by her boyfriend Bethel Hatcher. Roark notes her car was found in the driveway and her keys remain on the kitchen table. Deputies found no pattern indicating she left the area voluntarily.
Guard dies in burning car on I-64
Huntington police say Gregory Scott Perry, 21, died of carbon monoxide poisoning after his car caught fire on the berm of Interstate 64 during a nap. Investigators found high CO levels in his blood and deem the incident likely an accident. A motorist saw the burning vehicle and called the fire department Friday.
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